KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KRN • DE0006335003
137.9 EUR
+2.1 (+1.55%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRN. KRN was compared to 112 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KRN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KRN was profitable.
- KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.01%, KRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KRN (14.28%) is better than 76.79% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KRN (11.63%) is better than 84.82% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRN is in line with the industry average of 8.91%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.24%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.19%, KRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of KRN (53.35%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRN is creating some value.
- KRN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRN is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRN, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KRN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 99.11% of its industry peers.
- KRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, KRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- KRN has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KRN has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRN outperforms 40.18% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KRN (1.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.20% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 96.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the last year.
- KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.52% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02 indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
- 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say KRN is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.49, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. KRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, KRN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.53.
- KRN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- KRN pays out 28.35% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.56%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status for KRN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KRN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.
What is the financial health of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10.